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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.80, 443.86 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.80, 443.86 and 190.70 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.80 : 443.86 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.80/443.86 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.80x = 443.86 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.80x = 84,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,644.10/321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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